Dublin Bay North — week of Mon, 17 Jan

Cian O'Callaghan — Social Democrats 0 votes · 34 questions · 43 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 34 total

Housing 11 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if it is an offence to offer reduced rent in exchange for sex, as reported by a newspaper (details supplied); if not, the steps he will take to stop this from occurring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63492/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount spent by each local authority on the mortgage-to-rent scheme since its introduction in 2015; the number of properties those payments relate to by local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63543/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount spent by each approved housing body on the mortgage-to-rent scheme since its introduction in 2015; the number of properties those payments relate to by approved housing body in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63544/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of technical and administrative staff, respectively in the housing department of each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63545/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will publish details of the quality standards that are being applied to privately-run emergency accommodation; the way these standards differ to the National Quality Standards Framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63574/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the social housing passport reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1584/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of staff that have been assigned to the new vacancy unit; the amount that has been allocated to the unit; the full role and remit of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1586/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership of or in part ownership of or under the control of each Department and agencies under the remit of same; the county in which each unit is located; the length of time each unit has been vacant in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1598/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount that has been spent on rent subsidies including rent supplement, the housing assistance payment, the rental accommodation scheme and long-term leasing each year over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1867/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the State expenditure on housing assistance payment in each of the years 2015 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1938/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of funding that was provided to each local authority in 2021 to support compulsory purchase orders of houses or buildings suitable for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1952/22]
Health 11 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the properties owned by the HSE that are not currently in use; the length of time that the properties have been in the ownership of the HSE; the length of time they have not been in use in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63255/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there is a two and a half year waiting list for an initial assessment at the National Gender Service; the steps he is taking to address these long waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63567/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if the assessments that take place at the National Gender Service meet international best practice; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised by service users regarding the questions they are asked during the assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63568/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health if it will be ensured that a service and a project (details supplied) will remain open; if these services will be provided with the necessary funding and resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1587/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons on waiting lists for homecare package applications by CHO, LHO and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2118/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a primary care speech and language therapy appointment by CHO, LHO, age and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2119/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an occupational therapy appointment by CHO, LHO, age and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2120/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a community psychology services appointment by CHO, LHO, age and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2121/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for an adult mental health service appointment by CHO, LHO and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2122/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for a CAMHS appointment by CHO, LHO and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for disability assessment of needs appointments by CHO, LHO age and time waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2124/22]
Finance 3 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of homes or dwellings that were completed by NAMA debtors in 2018, 2019 and 2020; the local authority areas in which they have been completed; the sale price; the number that have been sold to funds as private rented sector units, that is, non-household entities including homes that were pre-funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63123/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 203 of 7 December 2021, if he will examine and reform the timelines within the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Act 2017 to provide greater protections for consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63267/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that availed of the section 604A relief in each of the years 2014 to 2021; the number that were residential landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2091/22]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the parliamentary liaison unit of his Department. [61736/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Government co-ordination last met and will next meet. [63547/21]
Foreign 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will provide every possible support to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63165/21]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the Covid-19 TRIPS waiver and the World Health Organisation COVID-19 Technology Access Pool in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63569/21]
Education 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) has been waiting for a place in a special education school for seven years; the steps she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2183/22]
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the status of the proposed school building works at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2416/22]
Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if a venue has been secured for the Stardust Inquest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1914/22]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if she will take steps to ensure that tackling gender-based violence is under the remit of a single Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2762/22]
Children 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children in care that have been placed in homeless accommodation in past 12 months; the safeguards that have been put in place in terms of vetting of staff and other residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/22]

New lobbying 43 returns

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Ireland Justice and Equality
- In November 2021, JRS Ireland launched the research paper 'Protection with Dignity - A Humane Response to Global Forced Displacement'. As part of the effort to inform policy and practice in ensuring people seeking refuge and protection are received with generosity and dignity, JRS Ireland sent launch invitations and made copies of the report recommendations available to multiple relevant public officials.
UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Housing
- Representation where students stand in respect of new housing plans
Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Rehab Group Social Protection
- Asked Deputy to raise issue of Class M building control regulations through a Dail question.
RIAI Environment
- During Cop26 and coinciding with our annual Conference, which was attended by over 1,700 delegates, the RIAI has published a new climate change initiative – 2030 Climate Challenge – which is to encourage the profession and wider construction industry to achieve net zero whole life carbon for all new and retrofitted buildings by 2030.
Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland Health
- The implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland (“IE/NI Protocol”) concerning the location of the Marketing Authorisation Holder (“MAH”)
ActionAid Ireland Foreign Affairs
- Emails sent to two TDs and one Senator to highlight the ActionAid report the "People Versus Austerity"
Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) · 5 returns Marine
- Remaining issues with the Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
- Maritime Area Planning Bill
The Irish Traveller Movement Justice and Equality
- Traveller Education, Anti Racism, Accommodation , Representation and Inclusion , Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues Affecting Travellers
Montague Communications Ltd Housing
- Redress scheme for apartment owners affected by fire and other defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future
Construction Defects Alliance Housing
- Redress Scheme for Apartment Owners affected by Fire and other Defects as well as reform of the law to minimise chance of such defects occurring in the future.
SSE plc Energy and Natural Resources
- Maritime Area Planning Bill proposed amendments.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Environment
- The Active Travel unit on behalf of Fingal County Council are carrying out works to enhance the existing cycle lane infrastructure from Baldoyle to Howth village.
Northside Partnership Employment
- Local Area Employment Services Tender - 2022 The Chance for an Inclusive & Developmental Budget - Pre Budget Submission
Friends of the Earth Environment
- System Reset - National Youth Assembly
Irish Planning Institute Housing
- Presentation and submission to the Joint Oireachtas Housing Committee on LRD Bill
Threshold Housing
- Email to the Deputy regarding upcoming legislation
Irish Cancer Society Health
- Pre-Budget Submission
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Energy and Natural Resources
- Engagement with elected officials on the recommendations contained in a joint report from SVP and Threshold on energy efficiency in the private rented sector
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) Banking and Financial Institutions
- Sent a copy of the report and echoed the concerns expressed in a labour motion and to also note that the issue of consumer debt arising out of the pandemic extends beyond housing related debt to also include consumer credit and utility debt.
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
Trócaire Foreign Affairs
- Business and Human Rights
Codling Wind Park Limited Energy and Natural Resources
- Development of proposed offshore renewable project at the Codling Bank
Environmental Pillar · 6 returns Justice and Equality · Environment
- Highlighted Chief Justice's conference on Access to Justice
- Marine Protected Areas legislation
- Maritime Area Planning Bill, 2021
- General Scheme for the Housing Planning and Development Bill 2019
- General scheme of the Planning and Development ( Amendment) (Number 2) Bill.
- Planning and Development (large scale residential development) bill 2021
Simon Communities of Ireland · 2 returns Housing
- Secure the passage of the Simon Homeless Prevention Bill
- The PfG commitment to a referendum on Right to Housing
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

Denise Mitchell — Sinn Féin 0 votes · 4 questions · 15 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 4 total

Justice 2 questions
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice the provision in place for a venue for the Stardust inquest beyond February 2022; if details have been communicated to the families in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63183/21]
- 2022-01-20 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to the issues persons are having in contacting and getting an appointment with the Garda National Immigration Bureau; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2760/22]
Education 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education the status of reparatory works being carried out to prefabs in a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2095/22]
Health 1 question
- 2022-01-19 Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatrists in CHO9 available to treat persons with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63354/21]

New lobbying 15 returns

Muscular Dystrophy Society of Ireland GLC Budgetary matters
- As part of MDI's Pre-Budget 2022 campaign (see May-August 2021 return also), members were invited to take part in a letter-writing campaign to local TDs and senators, asking for their support for our submission. Key asks include: increase funding for Personal Assistance; increase core social welfare rates affecting people with MD and their carers; extend medical card eligibility for children aged 16 years and over who have MD; increase funding for housing/accommodation and supports etc.
Epilepsy Ireland Health
- Raising Epilepsy Ireland ongoing campaign on sodium valproate - need for inquiry, greater risk reduction measures and services for families.
Galway Simon Community Housing
- Joint Committee on Key Issues affective the Traveller Community
Galway Traveller Movement Housing
- Galway Traveller Movement are advocating for Traveller Families on accommodation and housing issues
Dyslexia Association of Ireland Education and Training
- Oireachtas Presentation for Dyslexia Awareness Month presenting findings from a recent survey on the experiences of Irish people with dyslexia, and highlighting issues which need to be addressed.
DHR Consultancy Limited Health
- Programme for Government commitment to roll out free contraception - activity from 1 September
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation Health
- Treatment of student nurse and midwives during pandemic and publication and implementation of the McHugh Report
Ibec · 3 returns Economic Development and Industry
- Engagement on business priorities for the Dublin & Mid-East region
- Business priorities for the forthcoming Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area
- Dáil decision on the Unified Patent Court
150Bond Transport
- Legislation to regulate the use of e-scooters in Ireland (Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021)
Northside Partnership Employment
- Local Area Employment Services Tender - 2022 The Chance for an Inclusive & Developmental Budget - Pre Budget Submission
Irish Penal Reform Trust Justice and Equality
- Attendance at Public Meeting of Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community to Discuss Travellers' Experience in Prison
ITMAC - Irish Tobacco Manufacturers' Advisory Committee Community
- End-of-year mailer to all Oireachtas members highlighting key 2021 successes of the Show Me ID - Be Age Ok responsible retailing programme.
Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) Education and Training
- Wrote to all members of Oireachtas to invite to international student report launch

What your Dublin Bay North TDs did this week

Questions asked 34 total

New lobbying 43 returns

Questions asked 4 total

New lobbying 15 returns